Vision Statement
The vision of Durango High School is to be a thriving educational
community.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Durango High School is to educate students through varied
opportunities that empower them to develop essential qualities and skills
so that they lead fulfilling lives within their chosen communities.
School Closure / Delayed Start due to inclement
weather
Durango School District 9-R RARELY closes school because of
snowy weather. However, we may delay an opening to allow roads to clear and
to reduce traffic congestion.
School delays and closures will be posted to the district Web site by 6 a.m.
with updates throughout the day. In addition, the district will send e-mails
to families who have subscribed to 9-R e-Notes, the district's electronic
newsletter. You can subscribe from the district's Web site at www.durangoschools.org.
Other sources of information for snow delays or closures:
District Information Line: 247-5411, ext. 1500
The Durango Herald Web site at durangoherald.com
Radio: KDAG 96.9 FM; KTRA 102.1 FM; KRSJ 100.5 FM; KISZ 97.9 FM; KKFG 104.5
FM; KIQX 101.3 FM; KIUP 930 AM; KRWN 92.9 FM; KENN 1390 AM; KSUT 90.1 FM;
KDGO 1240 AM; and KPTE 99.7 FM.
Television: KOAT, KOBF and KREZ
Sign up for our weekly online newsletter 9-R e-NOTES ( http://www.durangoschools.org/pio/subscribe.htm )
for updates on district issues, school lunch menus, and more.
Educational Program:
Durango High School offers a variety of educational programs to accommodate
individual student needs. The school offers extensive electives in all departments,
including music, art, theater; business, technology and vocational education.
Honors courses and advanced-placement classes are available in grades 9-12.
Counselors work with parents and students to plan their educational program
beginning in ninth grade. Special education help is available for identified
students.
Special Services:
The high school was recently remodeled to accommodate a student population
of 1,700. The media center sponsors unique programs ranging from special speakers
and specific research classes to film interpretation classes. Students can
pursue independent study or study part-time at Durango High School with the
remaining time spent in an alternative program, Entrada.
DHS Certified Staff:
Durango High School employs 88 classroom teachers, four administrators, a dean,
five counselors, and one teacher-librarian
DHS Support Staff:
Support staff include 5 cafeteria personnel, 4 full-time custodians, a health
aide, a grounds security specialist;, six secretaries/office assistants,
one bookkeeper, two building safety officers, and 15 classroom aides.
Staff Directory
Special Programs or Activities:
The Independent Study program challenges students who are academically advanced
and motivated. An alternative education program is offered to students who
have demonstrated a need for an individualized program. It emphasizes alternative
learning methods. Students can take courses in post-secondary institutions
or can test out of limited courses. A variety of special education programs
ensure that all students can graduate. The school offers athletics, speech
and debate, music, theater; and academic competitions
